Africa

Africa is the world's second largest and second most-populous continent. At about 30.3 million km² including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of Earth's total surface area and 20% of its land area. With 1.2 billion people as of 2016, it accounts for about 16% of the world's human population.

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Absa Says African FinTechs Should List IPOs on Local Exchanges

Absa Says African FinTechs Should List IPOs on Local Exchanges
Absa Says African FinTechs Should List IPOs on Local Exchanges
February 22, 2024  |  IPO

South Africa’s Absa Group has reportedly highlighted the opportunity for African FinTechs to consider public listings at home. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Boom Debuts Blockchain-Powered Payment Platform for Unbanked Consumers in Africa
Boom Debuts Blockchain-Powered Payment Platform for Unbanked Consumers in Africa
February 19, 2024  |  Blockchain

Boom launched an online payment gateway that allows merchants to collect payments from 2 billion unbanked consumers across Africa. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Funding for African HealthTech Startups Dips 2% in 2023
Funding for African HealthTech Startups Dips 2% in 2023
February 13, 2024  |  Investments

African HealthTech startups raised $167 million in 2023. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Visa Invites Applications for FinTech Accelerator Program in Africa
Visa Invites Applications for FinTech Accelerator Program in Africa
January 29, 2024  |  Startups

Visa launched the second cohort for its Africa FinTech Accelerator program. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Nukkleus Taps Tantel to Expand Cross-Border B2B Payments in Africa
Nukkleus Taps Tantel to Expand Cross-Border B2B Payments in Africa
January 22, 2024  |  Partnerships

Blockchain/payments firm Nukkleus has teamed with Tantel Group to expand its footprint in Africa. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Microsoft/Vodafone $1.5 Billion Deal Will Help Expand M-Pesa
Microsoft/Vodafone $1.5 Billion Deal Will Help Expand M-Pesa
January 16, 2024  |  Partnerships

Microsoft and Vodafone have launched a $1.5 billion payments and AI-focused collaboration. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Ericsson Aims to Capture Half of African Mobile Wallet Market
Ericsson Aims to Capture Half of African Mobile Wallet Market
January 09, 2024  |  Mobile

5G network maker Ericsson reportedly has big plans for Africa’s mobile wallet market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Report: B2B eCommerce Platforms MaxAB and Wasoko in Merger Talks
Report: B2B eCommerce Platforms MaxAB and Wasoko in Merger Talks
December 22, 2023  |  B2B Payments

MaxAB, an Egyptian B2B eCommerce startup, and Wasoko, a Kenya-based eCommerce player, are reportedly in talks to merge their operations. Get the Full Story Complete...

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